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FU80, NF80, QS80 User Guide

Operation

Basic operation - all remotes

The keys

Key

Short press

Long press (3 seconds)

STBY

CMD

MODE

Take/request command

Activates/deactivates 
thrusters *

STBY

CMD

MODE

Adjust illumination

Toggles day and night 
display illumination

STBY

CMD

MODE

Turn the autopilot system to 

Standby

 mode

STBY

CMD

MODE

Toggle between available 
modes

Displays the Main menu 
(

Standby

 mode only)

* 

Only available in AP60, AP70 and AP80 systems. The thrusters must 
be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile. See the 
autopilot’s Operator manuals for more information.
A long press is indicated with a progress bar. Keep the key pressed 
until all segments are filled.

Softkeys

When the menu is active or when an alarm message is displayed, 
the small icons below and above the keys indicate the function of 
the key.

Softkey

Key

Function

STBY

CMD

MODE

OK/Accept/Acknowledge alarm

STBY

CMD

MODE

Cancel/Return to previous menu level

Mute alarm

STBY

CMD

MODE

Move upwards in menu

STBY

CMD

MODE

Move downwards in menu

3

STBY

CMD

MODE

Summary of Contents for FU80

Page 1: ...ENGLISH FU80 NF80 QS80 User Guide www simrad yachting com ...

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Page 3: ...mentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation This manual represents the product as at the time of printing Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries branches and affiliates reserve the r...

Page 4: ...on 7 Mounting 9 Wiring 10 Configuring 11 Operation 11 Basic operation all remotes 14 Using the NF80 16 Using the FU80 18 Using the QS80 20 Changing commanded rudder direction 20 Alarms 21 Restoring factory settings 21 Maintenance 22 Changing default settings 22 The main menu 23 Specifications 23 Technical specifications 24 Drawings ...

Page 5: ... to use FU80 with an AP24 28 operating on VRF Virtual Rudder Feedback For detailed description of operational modes see the Operator manual for your autopilot system or for your NSE NSO NSS For details about installation of CAN bus or SimNet backbone see the autopilot System Installation manual Wheelmark approval The remotes are produced and tested in accordance with the European Marine Equipment ...

Page 6: ...sdruck sein müssen untenstehende Zeilen vor erwendung an den richtigen Maßstab angepasst werden BELANGRIJK Gebruik deze mal niet indien de schaal is veranderd doordat het is gecopieerd of gedrukt Indien deze mal niet het origineel of een print van PDF is controleer dan of de onderstaande lijnen de juiste schaal zijn voordat u ze gebruikt IMPORTANTE Não utilize este gabarito se a escala do mesmo ti...

Page 7: ...s select a position and a mounting option that prevents water from remaining on the display It is recommended to cover the units when not in use Panel mount 1 Attach the mounting template to the selected position 2 Drill fastening holes and remove the cut out 3 Peel backing off the gasket A and apply it to the remote or to the mounting surface 4 Place the remote into the console 5 Secure the unit ...

Page 8: ...mplate to the selected position 2 Drill fastening holes 3 Drill hole for the cable or remove the material in the cable entry area on the frame 4 Peel backing off the gaskets A and apply one to the remote and the other to the sealing frame D 5 Secure the unit with the 4 screws B 6 Clip the bezel C in place A A C D B The NF80 lever The lever is not mounted from factory Screw the lever firmly into th...

Page 9: ...efully remove the knob C 3 Rotate the knob 180 install the selected lever re install the knob and the cap Wiring Note Don t make sharp bends in the cables and avoid running cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors If required make drip and service loops The remotes connect to the CAN bus backbone or SimNet backbone as shown below A B C C A D E F F AP60 AP70 AP80system AP2...

Page 10: ...iner 3p or SimNet Multijoiner 7p F SimNet backbone Configuring The remotes are plug and play units and no specific configuration is required unless you want to change SimNet group settings Note If the remotes are installed in a system with an AC12 AC12N or an AC42 AC42N computer the Alarms and Sources SimNet groups must be changed from default value 100 to 1 Note that the value defaults to 100 als...

Page 11: ... in AP60 AP70 and AP80 systems The thrusters must be available for autopilot steering in active steering profile See the autopilot s Operator manuals for more information A long press is indicated with a progress bar Keep the key pressed until all segments are filled Softkeys When the menu is active or when an alarm message is displayed the small icons below and above the keys indicate the functio...

Page 12: ...et course Course Over Ground COG Bearing to next waypoint Cross track distance XTD analog and graphical Set wind angle Current wind angle The bar in the lower part of the screen always indicate current rudder position Status icons The remote s operational state is indicated with icons Icon Status Description None Active In operation Passive The autopilot is operated from another control unit Locke...

Page 13: ...ss on the light key will display the light adjustment dialog Repeated short presses cycles through the brightness levels 0 10 The selection times out after 2 seconds A night mode which optimizes the color palette for low light conditions is included You switch between day and night illumination by pressing and holding the light key White is the default background color on display and keys for day ...

Page 14: ...will return the lever to the mid position when the lever is released You can use the NF80 in NFU AUTO and NoDrift mode You can also get command if the system is in FU NAV or Wind mode but you cannot operate these modes from the NF80 Initial mode Lever moved Resulting mode action Standby NFU rudder command NFU FU AUTO AUTO heading change NoDrift NoDrift course change NAV No action warning sound and...

Page 15: ...he same direction as the lever and will move as long as the lever is moved from mid position Note See Changing commanded rudder direction on page 20 Auto and NoDrift mode When you select AUTO NoDrift mode the system will continue on the heading course read from the sensors the very moment you selected the mode Automode NoDriftmode Changing set heading set course Use the lever to change set heading...

Page 16: ...n FU FU rudder command AUTO AUTO heading change NoDrift NoDrift course change NAV No action Wind Note The Wind mode is not available for AP60 AP70 or AP80 systems If the mode is available on other autopilot systems the mode can only be used if the system is set up for sailboat See the Installation manual for your system Mode selection You toggle between available modes by repeatedly pressing the M...

Page 17: ...tarboard A 65 lever angle will move the rudder to 40 Max lever rotation will give max rudder angle Refer your autopilot installation manual for how to set max rudder angle The rudder will remain in set position until a new rudder angle is commanded AUTO and NoDrift mode When you select AUTO NoDrift mode the system will continue on the heading course read from the sensors the very moment you select...

Page 18: ...y The selection times out and triggers a mode shift You can also use the stick to change mode as shown in the table Initial mode Stick movement Resulting mode action Up Down Left Right Standby AUTO Standby center rudder NFU rudder command NFU FU Standby AUTO Heading capture Heading change NoDrift Course change NAV AUTO No action Wind Adjust relative wind angle Non follow up steering When in Standb...

Page 19: ...n by an instant upward press on the stick The autopilot will cancel the turn to continue on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the stick Nav mode If you request command and the system is in NAV mode you will get immediate command from QS80 If you initiate NAV from any other mode the required heading change must be confirmed before NAV mode is accepted If not accepted the...

Page 20: ...nits both active and inactive will notify the user if an alarm situation occurs in the autopilot system If the sound is enabled any alarm message will be followed by a sound The CMD and LIGHT keys are used to acknowledge or mute the alarm sound Note The alarm can only be acknowledged from an active unit If the cause for the alarm situation is removed the alarm dialog will disappear when you press ...

Page 21: ...tings on page 22 This is a local reset that will only affect the unit where you select the reset option Maintenance Under normal use the remotes will require little maintenance If the unit requires any form of cleaning use fresh water and a mild soap solution not a detergent It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel petrol etc ...

Page 22: ... About Backlight Units Damping Station Alarms Sources Day mode Night mode Red backlight Inverse display Contrast Red backlight Inverse display Contrast LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Only available on FU80 and NF80 Local settings Gives access to settings that applies to this unit SimNet group Assigns this unit to a SimNet group You remove the menu and return to standard display by pressing and ho...

Page 23: ...ff Network 20 mA NMEA 2000 LEN 1 On with max illumination Network 110 mA NMEA 2000 LEN 3 Interface CAN NMEA 2000 Factory connected drop cable with Micro C connector 6 m 19 7 ft SimNet Via optional SimNet to Micro C cable Technical Housing Front Aluminum with black plastic snap on bezel Back Plastic cover Temperature 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F Weight NF80 FU80 0 5 kg 1 10 lbs QS80 0 4 kg 0 88 lbs E...

Page 24: ...80 NF80 QS80 User Guide Drawings Dimension Remotes 51 mm 1 98 205 mm 8 05 63 mm 2 46 80 mm 3 15 40 mm 1 55 66 mm 2 60 c c 66 mm 2 60 132 mm 5 20 144 mm 5 67 c c 130 mm 5 12 NF80 QS80 FU80 63 mm 2 46 205 mm 8 05 16 mm 0 63 ...

Page 25: ...imension Bulkhead mounting frame 144 mm 5 67 40 mm 1 55 80 mm 3 15 c c 66 mm 2 60 c c 130 mm 5 12 Connector pin out 1 2 4 3 Pin Color Function 1 Shield 2 Red NET S Power source 3 Black NET C Power source 4 White NET H CAN high 5 Blue NET L CAN low ...

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